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OAMR Episode 265: Queen of the Ring

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Women's wrestling was illegal in California until 1965—discover how Mildred Burke fought this absurd ban.

Scott and Dave review 'Queen of the Ring,' a sports biography film about Mildred Burke, one of the first female professional wrestlers. They discuss the film's strengths in depicting wrestling history, including illegal women's matches and early interracial integration, while critiquing its pacing and editing issues. The hosts praise the authentic casting and emotional storytelling, recommending it for sports and biography fans.

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